Clutter

I am not sure I know anyone that doesn't have at least some clutter. Those whose house may be nearly clutter free still have that metaphoric clutter in our lives. Those things we hold onto that we don't need those things we even sometimes trip over as we are moving about because we just didn't take the time to get rid of them or put them in the right place. Lent, being a spring season is a great time for clutter clearing. It is a great time to get our lives in order. Easier to say than to do, but the rewards can be immeasurable. It is not about throwing everything out, it's about at least thinking, "why do I need this?" and "where does this fit?" You might also be amazed at how the physical clutter clearing can be freeing to the emotional and spiritual clutter clearing. Our parts cannot be considered individually if we are to remain whole. The physical space we occupy is often crucial for it's effect on the space inside us, which creates room for the depth we desire. This season of Lent and at all times we need to seek the places where the clutter is clear and we find space to dig. We need to clear things away sometimes or at least go to a clear place so that we can see what's underneath as we mine the soul.